Manuel Pellegrini Aligns With Tebas and Responds to Ancelotti: 'This Topic Doesn't...'

Before the match against Villarreal, Real Madrid spoke out about the little rest time the club received. Publishing an official statement, Ancelotti himself expressed the team's frustration for not having rested 72 hours. An issue that has sparked much controversy and once again put Javier Tebas in the spotlight.

With the merengue team seeking fairer schedules, Manuel Pellegrino gave his opinion on the matter. "This issue is not for us coaches to decide, we don't have that authority," were his recent words. Through this, the Real Betis coach showed his rejection of Real Madrid's proposal and its alliance with Tebas.

Leaving this matter in the hands of a LaLiga president whose work has been irregular, Pellegrini has chosen a side in this situation. His stance has been somewhat surprising given that Real Betis has also been affected by the demands of the schedule.

No Support for Real Madrid

From irregular refereeing to the recent controversy with the schedule, Real Madrid hasn't received much support. Seeking to improve the competition for the enjoyment of fans and the well-being of the clubs, the team has been rejected. A somewhat questionable attitude given the seriousness of the situations that are being sought to change.

With such a demanding schedule, teams competing in more than one tournament run the risk of being prone to constant injuries. Moreover, player fatigue causes the spectacle that LaLiga seeks to deliver to simply not be guaranteed.

While the consequences of this situation are clear, it is unbelievable that veteran coaches like Pellegrini support Tebas. Instead of raising his voice and supporting an initiative that is beneficial for everyone, Pellegrini has shown that Real Madrid will be alone.

An Incomprehensible Situation

Following Pellegrini's statements, the criticisms against Real Madrid and its supposed "whining" have not been long in coming. A senseless attack that, once again, highlights the reason why a tournament like LaLiga can't establish itself as the best in the world.